CHAPTER 5: UTILITIES- List utilities that the student will be responsible for that are not included in the housing arrangement. These should include, but are not limited to: telephone (landline and/or cell phone), TV packages, internet services, gas/electricity, trash removal, water/sewer, and others. If you choose not to have a particular service, you need to mention that in your summary page and discuss your alternative plans on how to meet that need in order to receive full credit. (SOL.GOVT. 15.f, 16.c, 17.a, c, d, 18.a)

Chapter 5 Requirements
Summary Page to include:
  • List and describe the companies, monthly costs, and particular services provided (such as minutes included for cell phone plans) and other necessary information.
Additional Required Information:
  • Include brochures, bills, and/or webpages showing highlighted costs of utilities. Verification must be shown to prove the figures used. If you are using a bill of your parents, be certain to adjust to your circumstances (i.e. size of your apartment) and explain how you came up with the figure you did. Be sure that amenities are INCLUDED in your rent and not simply “available”.

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